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YK51 WEC

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,598 mi
Last recorded176,598 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 WEC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 176,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 165,141 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 149,592 miles

Front number plat damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2016 140,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 119,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2014 119,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,571 miles

front number plate condition

slight binding to rear brakes

slight corrosion to both front inner brake disc;s

Fail 2 Oct 2010 102,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate condition

slight binding to rear brakes

slight corrosion to both front inner brake disc;s

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre walls cracking

corrosion to both rear inner brake disc;s

o/s/f tyre tread cut & tyre wall cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2008 69,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre walls cracking

corrosion to both rear inner brake disc;s

o/s/f tyre tread cut & tyre wall cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,296 miles

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 45,141 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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YK51 WEC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK51 WEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK51 WEC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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